21. Which state has announced a policy for Electronics and Hardware Manufacturing?
[A] Kerala
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Odisha
[D] Assam
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Correct Answer: B [Tamil Nadu]
Notes:
The Government of Tamil Nadu has announced a new electronics & hardware manufacturing policy.
The policy aims to increase the State’s electronics industry output to $100 billion by 2025. The policy undertakes to impart skill training for more than 1,00,000 people by 2024, to meet the state’s human resource demand in electronics sector.
22. The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has partnered with which Indian state to set up supplementary nutrition production units?
[A] Bihar
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Uttarakhand
[D] Jharkhand
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Correct Answer: B [Uttar Pradesh]
Notes:
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the Uttar Pradesh State Rural Livelihood Mission (SRLM) are to collaborate in establishing over 200 supplementary nutrition production units.
This is to be undertaken under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme. This partnership aims to reach nearly 33 lakh beneficiaries in 18 districts, by 2023.
23. What is the name of the new Scheme launched by the Prime Minister, related to Blue Revolution, with an investment of Rs 20050 Cr?
[A] PM Matsya Sampada Yojana
[B] PM Macha Sinchayee Yojana
[C] PM Krishi Sampoorna Yojana
[D] PM Kisan Sanrakshan Yojana
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Correct Answer: A [PM Matsya Sampada Yojana]
Notes:
Prime Minister digitally launched the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), which will be implemented by the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying.
The scheme aims to promote sustainable development of fisheries sector with an investment of Rs. 20,050 crores during a period of 5 years from FY 2020-21 to FY 2024-25. This scheme was announced as a part of AatmaNirbhar Bharat Package, to combine the achievements of the Blue revolution.
24. When is International Day to Protect Education from Attack observed?
[A] September 9
[B] September 10
[C] September 11
[D] September 12
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Correct Answer: A [September 9]
Notes:
September 9 of every year is observed as International Day to Protect Education from Attack.
United Nations General Assembly decided to observe this day to create awareness about the plight of millions of children living in countries affected by conflict. Children’s right to education cannot be safeguarded in conflict areas without education being protected. UNESCO and UNICEF will facilitate to observe this day.
25. Who is the head of Empowered Group of Ministers constituted by the Government to oversee the corporatization of Ordnance Factory Board?
[A] Nirmala Sitharaman
[B] Amit Shah
[C] Narendra Modi
[D] Rajnath Singh
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Correct Answer: D [Rajnath Singh]
Notes:
The Government of India has set up an Empowered Group of Ministers headed by the Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, to oversee and guide the entire process of corporatization of Ordnance Factory Board.
The Union Government recently announced that Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) – a subordinate office of Defence Ministry would be converted into one or more 100 % Government owned corporate entities.
26. Who represented India in the virtual Meeting of Labour and Employment Ministers of G-20 nations?
[A] Piyush Goyal
[B] Santosh Gangwar
[C] Nirmala Sitharaman
[D] Jitendra Singh
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Correct Answer: B [Santosh Gangwar]
Notes:
Union Labour and employment minister Santosh Gangwar represented India in the virtual Meeting of Labour and Employment Ministers of G-20 nations.
The G20 meet focussed on the G20 Youth Roadmap 2025 and discussed measures to curb the impact of Covid-19 on the Labour market. The meet also identified indicators relating to youth for the first time.
27. Which state / UT has launched a free of cost health insurance scheme covering all its residents?
[A] Delhi
[B] Jammu and Kashmir
[C] Punjab
[D] Haryana
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Correct Answer: B [Jammu and Kashmir]
Notes:
The Lt Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha has announced a health insurance scheme covering all residents of J&K.
The scheme will provide health insurance cover free of cost to all residents. The scheme will also cover retired employees and their families. This health insurance scheme is expected to cover nearly 70 lakh residents who are not covered under Ayushman Bharat scheme.
28. Which Indian head co-chaired the ASEAN-India Ministerial Meeting that was virtually held recently?
[A] Union Home Minister
[B] Union External Affairs Minister
[C] Prime Minister
[D] External Affairs Secretary
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Correct Answer: B [Union External Affairs Minister]
Notes:
The Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar represented India and co-chaired the ASEAN-India Ministerial Meeting.
The meeting was held in a virtual mode. The meeting was participated by Foreign Ministers of the 10 ASEAN Member countries and India. During the meeting, a new ASEAN-India Plan of Action (2021-2025) was adopted.
29. Where is the first Special Economic Zone (SEZ) of Tripura being constructed?
[A] Agartala
[B] Sabroom
[C] Dharmanagar
[D] Kailashahar
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Correct Answer: B [Sabroom]
Notes:
Foundation stone was laid for construction of a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Sabroom of Tripura. It is the first SEZ of the state.
The SEZ is being built at a cost of Rs 635 crore and would focus on rubber, bamboo, textile and food processing. Sabroom is located at a distance of 130 km from Agartala, the capital of Tripura.
30. Which Indian Bureaucrat has been appointed as the Executive Director of World Bank?
[A] Preeti Sudan
[B] Sushil Kumar
[C] Rajesh Khullar
[D] Amitabh Kant
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Correct Answer: C [Rajesh Khullar]
Notes:
Senior bureaucrat Rajesh Khullar has been appointed as Executive Director of World Bank, Washington.
He is a 1988 batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer. He is currently serving as the Principal secretary to Haryana Chief Minister. He will have a tenure of three years at the World Bank.